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LOCH NESS & THE HIGHLANDS Tour From Glasgow and Edinburgh – COST: £480.00 incl
The Scotland of your imagination becomes a reality in the highlands, with mind-blowing landscapes, majestic mountains and mysterious lochs. Journey deep into the Highlands of Scotland for spectacular scenery and to search for the mythical Loch Ness Monster. The scenery changes dramatically as you venture further into the Highlands. The flat plains of the Lowlands transform into shimmering lochs, rugged mountains and forest-filled glens. The alluring beauty makes it easy to forget this was once a battleground of the fiercely territorial Highland clans. See wooded lochs and tucked-away villages as you journey through spectacular scenery en route to Glance, Cairngorms National Park and Fort Augustus.
Your tour can be completely customised to your preferences, but here is a suggested route to explore the best sites of Loch Ness and the Highlands.
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Loch Ness Tour
Loch Ness is a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands southwest of Inverness At 23 miles long and over 700ft deep, Loch Ness is the largest loch by volume in Scotland with the loch being best known for the legendary Loch Ness Monster. This scenic section of the Scottish Highlands also has charming villages like Drumnadrochit and Fort Augustus, open-air Shakespearean productions, multiple golf courses and the medieval Urquhart Castle.
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Glencoe
Voted as Scotland’s most romantic glen, get ready to be moved by the sheer beauty and tragic tales of Glencoe. With a tumultuous past and the result of an ice age glacier along with a super-volcano it has created for the ultimate blockbuster backdrop with movies such as Harry Potter, Braveheart and Sky Fall all being filmed at this Scottish landmark.
Surrounded by steep sided Munros, Glencoe has some of the best of Scotland’s Hiking routes. A great way to enjoy the magnificent Glencoe is a hike over the Devils Staircase, a route that follows the old military road that once headed to Fort William - the trail is part of the famous West Highland Way.
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Ben Nevis Viewpoint
At 1,345 metres tall Ben Nevis is Britain’s highest mountain. Sitting majestically at the head of Loch Linnhe, its presence is seen from all corners of Fort William. Once however, the top of Ben Nevis was actually the bottom of a large crater. Mountain Walks at Nevis Range can lead to panoramic viewpoints which on a clear day can extend as far as the Inner Hebrides. The chilling wind may be evident on the summit of the Ben Nevis however with an increase of latitude the climate can be considered similar to Arctic regions.
Mountain trails are signposted and start at the Gondola Top Station. There are easier walks which allow all visitors to experience the true magnificence and ruggedness of the Scottish Highlands.
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